Petersburg Elementary School vs Pike Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petersburg Elementary School
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Pike Central Middle School
Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Petersburg Elementary School Petersburg, Indiana | Pike Central Middle School Petersburg, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 1,053 | #245 of 335 |
| National rank | #26184 of 50,301 | #9689 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| city | Petersburg | Petersburg |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petersburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 40.6).
- •Petersburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Pike Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Petersburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 53.5%).
- •Petersburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Petersburg Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 383.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Petersburg Elementary School better than Pike Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Petersburg Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 40.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Petersburg in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petersburg Elementary School: 460. Pike Central Middle School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central Middle School rank in Indiana?
Petersburg Elementary School is 628th of 1,053 and Pike Central Middle School is 245th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).